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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.08, 44,870.18 and 18,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.08, 44,870.18 and 18,175.10 is: 25,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.08 : 44,870.18 = 18,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.08/44,870.18 = 18,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.08x = 44,870.18 × 18,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.08x = 815,520,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,520,008.52/32,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,081.29

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